P.

G Department of Biotechnology- syllabus 2024-28

FACULTY OF SCIENCES
SYLLABUS FOR THE BATCH FROM THE YEAR 2024 TO YEAR 2028
Programme Code: BSBT

Programme Name: B.Sc. Biotechnology/B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology

(Semester I-II)

Examinations: 2024-2028

Department of PG Department of Biotechnology

Khalsa College, Amritsar

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(b) Subject to change in the syllabi at any time.
(c) Please visit the College website time to time.

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S.No. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

1. To improve, broaden, and deepen the knowledge of the students in order to provide students with an
adaptable, research-intensive curriculum that meet the needs of both academia and industry.
2. Enhancing career opportunities in industry, research locally and internationally,or serving as a
foundation for further higher education through, cutting-edge laboratory exposures and dissertation-
related activities that develop students' global competencies.
3. Fostering a value system among students in order to promote critical thinking and a thorough
understanding of key bioethical concepts.
4. To inculcate the ability to work as entrepreneurs and technologists with strong ethics and
communication abilities.

S.No. PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOS)

PSO-1 To gain knowledge through theory and practical.
PSO-2 To establish a solid foundation at the cellular, molecular, genetic, and metabolic levels.
PSO-3 To make agricultural practices more efficient through the use of plant tissue culture and
recombinant DNA technology.
PSO-4 To gain understanding of biomolecules, including their formation and interaction.
PSO-5 To do research on microorganisms and strain improvement for industrial applications.
PSO-6 To instill safe laboratory practices and procedures.
PSO-7 To get knowledge on different techniques and the usage of laboratory instruments.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

COURSE SCHEME
SEMESTER – I
Course Course Name Hours/ Credits Total Max Marks Page
Code Week L T P Credits Th P IA Total No.
Discipline Specific Courses
BT- Biochemistry-I 4 4 - - 4 75 - 25 100 6-7
BTL111 (Biomolecules)
BT-BTP111 Biochemistry-I 2 - - 1 1 - 19 6 25 8-9
(Biomolecules) Lab
BT- General 4 4 - - 4 75 - 25 100 10-11
BTL112 Microbiology-I
BT-BTP112 General 2 - - 1 1 - 19 6 25 12-13
Microbiology-I Lab
BO- Botany-I 3 3 - - 3 56 - 19 75 14-15
BTL113
BO- Botany-I Lab 2 - - 1 1 - 19 6 25 16
BTP113
Ability Enhancement Courses (Compulsory Courses)
BCSE-1122 Communication 4 3 1 - 4 60 15 25 100 18-19
skills in English-I
Skill Enhancement Courses-1
SEC-116 Basics of 2 2 - - 2 37 - 13 50 21-22
Computers
Value-Added courses
ZDA-111 ***Drug Abuse: 1 1 0 0 1 - - - 25 24-25
Problem,
Management and
Prevention
Core Courses
BHPB-1101 Punjabi 4 4 - - 4 75 - 25 100 27-32
BPBI-1102 Compulsory OR
BPHC-1104 *Basic Punjabi OR
**Punjab History
& Culture
Total 28 21 1 3 25 378 72 150 600

Note:
1. *Special Paper in lieu of Punjabi Compulsory.
2. **For those students who are not domicile of Punjab
3. ***This paper marks will not be included in the total marks.
4. For theory one credit is equal to 1 hours and for practical one credit is equal to 2 hours

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

SEMESTER – II
Course Course Name Hours/Week Credits Total Max Marks Page
Code L T P Credits Th P IA Total No.
Discipline Specific Courses
BT- Genetics 4 4 - - 4 75 - 25 100 34-35
BTL121
BT- Genetics Lab 2 - - 1 1 - 19 6 25 36-37
BTP121
BT- Cell Biology 3 3 - - 3 56 - 19 75 38-39
BTL122
BT- Cell Biology Lab 2 - - 1 1 - 19 6 25 40-41
BTP122
BT- Fundamentals of 4 4 - - 4 75 - 25 100 42-43
BTL123 biotechnology
BT- Fundamentals of 2 - - 1 1 - 19 6 25 44-45
BTP123 biotechnology Lab
BT- Industrial 4 4 - - 4 75 - 25 100 46-47
BTL124 Biotechnology-I
BT- Industrial 2 - - 1 1 - 19 6 25 48-49
BTP124 Biotechnology-I
Lab
Ability Enhancement Courses ( Compulsory Courses)
BCSE- Communication 4 3 1 - 4 60 15 25 100 51-52
1222 Skills in English-II
Skill Enhancement Courses-1
SEC-126 Basics of Computers 2 - - 1 1 19 6 25 54
(Practical)
Value-Added courses
ZDA-121 ***Drug Abuse: 1 1 - - 1 25 56-57
Problem,
Management and
Prevention
Core Courses
BHPB- Punjabi Compulsory 4 4 - - 4 75 - 25 100 59-64
1201 OR
BPBI- *Basic Punjabi OR
1202 **Punjab History &
BPHC- Culture
1204
Total 34 23 1 5 29 416 110 174 700

Note:
1. *Special Paper in lieu of Punjabi Compulsory.
2. **For those students who are not domicile of Punjab
3. ***This paper marks will not be included in the total marks.
4. For theory one credit is equal to 1 hours and for practical one credit is equal to 2 hours.
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B.Sc. Biotechnology/
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology
(SEMESTER-I)

Discipline Specific
Courses

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

BT-BTL-111
Biochemistry-I (Biomolecules)
Credits: 4-0-0
Maximum Marks: 100
Theory: 75
Internal Assessment: 25

Time: 3 Hours
Note for the paper setters/examiners: 60 Hrs.

The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Section A is compulsory and will
consist of 8 short-answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, with each question carrying 2.5
marks. Candidates are required to attempt six questions from this Section. Sections B, C, D, and E
will have two questions from the Unit I, II, III and IV of the syllabus and carry 15 marks. Candidates
are required to attempt one question each from Sections B, C, D, and E of the question paper.

Course objectives: Course contents are designed to enable students to learn:

1. Water as mother liquor of life, its properties, ionisation, relationship between pH and pK
and cellular buffers.
2. Classification and properties of Carbohydrates, structure and function of disaccharides,
Homo and Heteropolysaccharides Polysaccharides.
3. Classification and properties fatty acids, lipids, their structure and function.
4. Classification of amino acids, their chemical reactions, protein classification and
structural organization.

Course content
Unit I
(15 Hrs.)
Water and its Properties: Role of water in life, Structure of water molecules, Physico-chemical
properties of water, Role of hydrogen bonding and non-covalent interactions in water, Dissociation and
association constants, pH and buffers: Lowis concept of acids and bases, ionic product of water, pH
scale, weak acids and bases, ionization of weak acids, titration of weak acids by strong base, pI, pka,
Hasselbach Hendersson equation and its implications.
Unit II
(15 Hrs.)
Carbohydrates: Introduction, Monosaccharides: Families of monosaccharides: aldoses and ketoses,
trioses, tetroses, pentoses, and hexoses, epimers, and anomers of glucose. Furanose and pyranose forms
of glucose and fructose, Mutarotation,

Structure and functions of monosaccharide derivatives, Disaccharides; concept of reducing and non-
reducing sugars, Haworth projections of Maltose, lactose, and sucrose, Isomaltose. Structural and
functional properties of Polysaccharides: storage polysaccharides - starch and glycogen; Structural

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Polysaccharides - cellulose, and chitin; Heteropolysaccharides: Peptidoglycan, Proteoglycan,

glycoproteins
Unit III
(15 Hrs.)
Lipids: Classification of lipids and fatty acids. General structure and function of major lipid subclasses,
acylglycerols, phosphoglycerides, Sphingolipids, glycosphingolipids and terpenes, sterols, steroids.

Unit IV (15 Hrs.)

Proteins: Structure of amino acids, non-protein and rare amino acids and their chemical reactions.
Peptide bond, Structural organization of proteins (Primary, Secondary,Tertiary, Quaternary, domain
structure), protein classification and function. Forces stabilizing Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
protein structures.

Books Recommended

David L. Nelson and Michael Cox (2017) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 7th ed,
WH Freeman
Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer, John Tymoczko , Gregory Gatto (2019) Biochemistry, 9 th
Ed.,WH Freeman
Ferrier (2017) Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry, 7th Ed, Wolters Kluwer
IndiaPvt. Ltd.

Course Outcomes

Sr. On completing the course, the students will be able to:

No.
CO-1 Learn water- a unique element in this universe along with its utility and its role as
an elixir of life on the earth.
CO-2 Get knowledge on ‘Hydrates of Carbon’ as mostimportant energy producing

molecules with in the living cell along with their diverse roles

CO-3 Understand the compositional related role of Lipids as group of diverse molecules
compiles under single term, present as the most prominent components of the
biological membranes along with their physiological roles.

CO-4 Study apprehension about the composition and roles ofproteins as biological
macromolecular functional units ofliving cell along with their structural hierarchy.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)
BT-BTP111
Biochemistry-I (Biomolecules) Lab
Credits : 0-0-1
Maximum Marks: 25
Practical: 19
Internal Assessment:06

Time: 3 Hours 30 Hrs.

Note. The question paper will be set by the examiner based on the syllabus

Course objectives

Course contents are designed to enable students to

1 Understand the spectrum of light based upon different wavelengths.

2 Comprehend the laws governing the absorption of light by biomolecules.
3 Perform spectrophotometric investigations.
4 Know inside of the concept of acidity (pH), basicity (pOH) and ionisation
insolutions as well as indicators.
5 Learn about the volumetric titrations.

Course content

1 Verification of Beer Lamberts Law for P-nitrophenol or cobalt chloride.

2 Estimation of carbohydrate in given solution by anthrone method.
3 Study the presence of reducing/non-reducing sugar in biological samples.
4 Protein estimation by Lowry's method
5 Protein estimation by Bradford method.
6 Protein estimation by Biuret method.
7 The determination of acid value of a fat.
8 The determination of saponification value of a fat

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Books Recommended

1 David L. Nelson and Michael Cox (2017) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 7th ed,
WH Freeman
2 Jeremy M. Berg, Lubert Stryer, John Tymoczko , Gregory Gatto (2019) Biochemistry, 9 th
Ed., WH Freeman
3 Ferrier (2017) Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry, 7th Ed, Wolters KluwerIndia
Pvt. Ltd.
4 J L Jain , Sunjay Jain , Nitin Jain (2016) Fundamentals of Biochemistry, 7 th Ed, S Chand
5 Satyanarayana (2020) Biochemistry, 5th Ed, Elsevier

Course Outcomes

Sr. No. On completing the course, the students will be

able to:
CO-1 Study Spectrophotometric analysis viz. (Ultra violet andVisible)
using spectrophotometer and colorimeter.

CO-2 Understand quantitative estimations of Protein by different

methods based upon the amino acid composition.
CO-3 Study the carbohydrate content estimations and sample
analysis for different types of sugars.
CO-4 Study quality characteristics analysis for fats viz. acid and
saponification value.
CO-5 Study acid-base volumetric titrations along with PK
determination.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

BT-BTL112
General Microbiology-I

Credits : 4-0-0
Maximum Marks: 100
Theory: 75
Internal Assessment: 25
Time: 3 Hours
60 Hrs.
Note for the paper setters/examiners:
The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Section A is compulsory and will
consist of 8 short-answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, with each question carrying 2.5
marks. Candidates are required to attempt six questions from this Section. Sections B, C, D, and E
will have two questions from the Unit I, II, III and IV of the syllabus and carry 15 marks. Candidates
are required to attempt one question each from Sections B, C, D, and E of the question paper.

Course Objectives
1. To correlate the knowledge of fundamental Science‟s conceptual approach in the applied fields of
Microbiology.
2: To make the pupils aware of the relation between Microbiology and Biotechnology.
3: The students made to learn all the realms of Microbiology (Mycology, Bacteriology, Virology etc.)
in a comprehensive way.
4: The theoretical knowledge imparted by regular class work, assignments, class tests etc. will be further
strengthened by use and application of ultra-modern instrumentation in world class labs to give first
hand practical knowledge of Microbiology.
5: The students will be given exposure to latest happening in world around by arranging workshops,
expert lectures by the intelligentsia from research/industry and academia.

Course Content
Unit I
(15 Hrs.)
Introduction to Microbiology- Need to study Microbiology. Historical Perspective and Important
discoveries related to Microbiology. Relationship between Microbiology and Biotechnology. Tools and
techniques in Microbiology and their applications in Biotechnology. The Microbial
Biotechnology.General Features-Bacteria, Fungi, Neurospora, Yeast and Viruses.Microbes in extreme
environments- the thermophiles, halophiles, acidophiles, psychrophiles and alkalophiles.

Unit II
(15 Hrs.)
Basic concept of Microbial growth. Concept of growth in batch culture and continuous culture.
Microbial growth media and its composition and classification, Sterilization-Basic concept, physical
and chemical methods of sterilization. Sterilization-Basicconcept, physical and chemical methods of
sterilization. Bacterial nutrition-Introduction, Nutritional forms of bacteria, Basic concept of Transport
mechanisms of nutrients across microbial cell membranes.

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Unit III
(15 Hrs.)
Principles and application of bright field, dark field phase contrast, fluorescence & immunofluorescence,
electron microscopy.Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Natureof the Microbial Cell Surface and
Structure and anatomy of bacterial cell walls, Types of bacterial flagella. Different types of bacterial
staining.
Unit IV
(15 Hrs.)
Bacterial Classification: Bacterial classification and taxonomy based on Bergey‟s Manual of Determinative
bacteriology–General outline only. An introduction to Bacterial Serotypes. Microbial culture collection
centres, Methods of Microbial preservation. Discovery of penicillin, strain improovement programme
of Penicillium sp. To obtain higher yield of penicillin.

Books Recommended:
1 Davis, B.D., Dulbecco. R., Eisen, H.N. and Ginsberg, H.S. (1990). Microbiology: 4thEdition,
Harper & Row, Publishers, Singapore.
2 Tortora, G.J., Funke, B.R. and Case, C.L. (1994). Microbiology: An introduction: 5thEdition,
The Benjamin / Cummings Publishing Company, Inc.
3 Stanier, R.Y. (1995). General microbiology, MacMillan Press, London.
4 Pelczar, M.T. (1995). Microbiology, Tata McGraw Hill Publication, New Delhi.
5 Schlegel. H. G., (1995). General Microbiology 7th Edition, Cambridge Univ. Press.
6 Prescott and Dunn (1999). Industrial Microbiology 4th Edition, By S.K. Jain for CBS
Publishers & Distributors.
7 Chander, M. And Puri, P. (2008). A Concise Course in Microbiology. Krishna Brothers
Publishers, Old Railway Road, Jalandhar.
8 Postgate. J. (2000). Microbes & Man 4th Edition, Cambridge Univ. Press.
9 Tortora. G.J., Funke. B.R., 2001. Microbiology: An Introduction, Benjamin Cummings.

Course Outcome

Sr. No. On completing the course, the students will beable to:
CO-1 Study the concepts of microbial biotechnology and general features of
various micro-organisms, antibiotics.
CO-2 Study bacterial growth curves and batch cultures
CO-3 Learn the principle, working and design of various microscopes.
CO-4 Gain knowledge on role of microbes in food industry.
CO-5 Get themselves acquainted with microbes and know about fruits and fines
coming from microbes.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)
BT-BTP112
General Microbiology-I Lab
Credits: 0-0-1
Maximum Marks: 25
Practical: 19
Internal Assessment:6
Time: 3 Hours 30 Hrs

Note: The question paper will be set by the examiner based on the syllabus.
Course Objectives
1 To correlate the knowledge of the theoratical fields of Microbiology with practical.
2 To make the pupils aware of the role of Microbiology in daily life.
3 The students made to learn all the general features and identification of various
microbessuch as fungi, bacteria, virus etc.
4 To teach them microbiology practicals applicable in dairy, diagnostics and other industries.
5 The students will be given opportunity to perform each and every experiment, get
resultsand infer upon their findings.
Course Content
1 Aseptic techniques of sterilization. Do and don’t in microbiology lab.
2 Cleaning of glassware.
3 Preparation of media, cotton plugging and sterilization
4 Isolation of micro-organism from air, water and soil samples. Dilution and pour plating,
Colony purification by streaking method.
5 Identification of bacteria by simple staining, negative staining and Gram staining.
6 Detection of specific bacteria by Wet mount preparation method and Hanging drop
mount method.
Books Recommended:
A Cappuccino, J.G. and Sherman, N. (1999). Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual 4th Ed:
Harlow, Addition-Wesley.
B Dubey R.C. and Maheshwari (2012) Practical Microbiology 5th edition: S. Chand and
company ltd.New Delhi.

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Course Outcome

Sr. No. On completing the course, the students will beable to:

CO-1 Become aware of role of microbes indaily life.

CO-2 Learn to maintain proper hygiene in day to day life.

CO-3 Have hands on experience of quality control testing in food,

feed, diagnostic and water testingindustry.

CO-4 Learn planning and execution of theprocedure involved in a

systematic way.
CO-5
Learn ethics of working and team spirit.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)
BO-BTL113
Botany-I
Credits : 3-0-0
Maximum Marks: 75
Theory: 56
Internal Assessment: 19
Time: 3 Hours
45 Hrs

Note for the paper setters/examiners:

The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Section A is compulsory and will
consist of 8 short-answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, with each question carrying 2
marks. Candidates are required to attempt six questions from this Section. Sections B, C, D, and E
will have two questions from the Unit I, II, III and IV of the syllabus and carry 11 marks. Candidates
are required to attempt one question each from Sections B, C, D, and E of the question paper.

Course Objectives
1.1 To study the plant diversification and their different groups.
1.2 To study the internal structure (anatomy) of plants (root, stem and leaf).
1.3 The study the concept of reproduction (vegetative and sexual) in flowering
plants.
1.4 To study the plant identification, botanical descriptions and classification of
flowering plants
Unit I (12 Hrs.)

Diversity in plants: General characters of Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes,

Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. Concepts of species and hierarchical taxa, biological nomenclature.
Unit II (11 Hrs.)
Anatomy of flowering plants: Meristems, simple and complex permanent tissues,
internalstructure of stem, root and leaf, secondary growth in stem and root of Helianthus.
Unit III
(11 Hrs.)
Reproduction in flowering plants: Structure and development of anther and male gametophyte,
Structure and development of ovule and female gametophyte; Pollination (self and cross) and
fertilization; structure and function of endosperm and embryo (dicot and monocot), polyembryony,
self-incompatibility.
Unit IV
(11 Hrs.)
Taxonomy of flowering plants: Artificial (Linnaeus), natural (Bentham & Hooker) and
phylogenetic (Engler and Prantl) systems of classification; Terminology pertaining to floral
description, General characteristics (including economic importance) of following families of
angiosperms; giving examples of few important genera: Solanaceae: Solanum/Petunia,

Rutaceae: Citrus, Murraya, Cruciferae- Brassica, Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) – Coriander,

Asteraceae - Helianthus, Leguminosae –Cassia/Acacia/Sweet pea, Poaceae (Graminae)-
Triticum
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Books Recommended

a Dickison, W.C. (2000). Integrative Plant Anatomy. Academic Press, California, USA.
b Raven, P.H., Evert, R.F. and Eichhorn, S.E. (1999). Biology of Plants, 5th edition.
W.H.Freeman and Co., Worth Publishers, New York.
c Rudall, P. J. (2007). Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure
andDevelopment (3rd Edition). Cambridge University Press, UK.
d Bhojwani, S.S. and Bhatnagar, S.P. (2000). The Embryology of Angiosperms, 4th
revisedand enlarged edition. Vikas Publishing House, Delhi.
e Hartmann, H.T. and Kestler, D.E. (1976). Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices,
3rdedition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
f Vashistha, P. C. (2016). Botany for degree students. S. Chand and Company, New Delhi

Course Outcomes

Sr. On completing the course, the students will beable to:

No.
CO-1 Understand the diversity of plant kingdom
CO-2 Learn morphology and anatomy of plants
CO-3 Understand the process of reproduction and the development of
reproductive organs in flowering plants

CO-4 Learn different systems of classification of plants

CO-5 Learn different terminologies pertaining to floraldescription

CO-6 Understand the economic importance of plantsbelonging to different

families

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

BO-BTP-113
Botany –I Lab
Credits : 0-0-1
Maximum Marks: 25
Practical: 19
Internal Assessment: 6
Time: 3 Hours 30 Hrs

Note. The question paper will be set by the examiner based on the syllabus
Course objectives
f.1 To study micro and megasporogenesis and female gametophytes and endosperms.
f.2 To study the internal structure (anatomy) of plants (root, stem and leaf).
f.3 The study floral diagram and floral formula of different flowers.
f.4 To study botanical descriptions and classification of flowering plants
Course content

Plant Anatomy: Anatomical studies of stem, root and leaf in Helianthus and maize plant.

Embryology: Study of the permanent slides pertaining to micro and megasporogenesis and
female gametophytes and endosperms.

Taxonomy:

1. Description of flowers including floral diagram, floral formula, V.S. of flower of the
representative genera of families mentioned in syllabus.
2. Identification and short morphological economic note on the specimens included in Unit
IVof the theory paper.

Course Outcomes

Sr. No. On completing the course, the students will beable to:

CO-1 Learn different terminologies pertaining todescription of flowers

CO-2
Learn anatomy of plants
CO-3 Understand the process of micro and megaspore genesis and
female gametophytes and endosperms

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Ability Enhancement
Compulsory Courses-1

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH-I

BCA/B.Sc. IT/ Bio Tech/BFST/BJMC/B.Sc(Fashion Designing)/B.Mm /BIMT/B.Sc.
(Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)/B.Sc (Data Analysis)/ B.A (Audio Video
Recording, Animation & Photography)/B.Sc (Travel & Tourism)/ B.Com (Tax Planning
and Management
B.Sc. (BIO-TECHNOLOGY) (SEMESTER-I)
BCSE-1122

L T P Credits
3 1 0 4

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Theory: 60
Practical: 15
Internal Assessment: 25

Suggested Pattern of Question Paper:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will consist of Twelve(12)
questions of One(1) mark each. Section B will consist of Six questions of Eight(8) marks
each.

There will be internal choice wherever possible.

Section A
1. Do as directed
Articles, Conjunctions and Prepositions

(12X1=12 Marks)

Section B

1. Reading Skills: Reading Tactics and strategies; Reading purposes–kinds of purposes;

Reading for direct meanings.
2. Comprehension questions of an unseen passage
3. Personal letter and Official/Business letters
4. Writing notices/agenda/minutes for public circulation on topics of professional interest.
5. Writing resume or converting a biographical note into resume
6. Translation from English to Vernacular (Punjabi/ Hindi) (Isolated Sentences)

(6X8=48 Marks)

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Course Objectives:

I: To develop competence in written communication.

II: To inculcate innovative and critical thinking among the students.
III: To enable them to grasp the application of communication theories.
IV: To acquire knowledge of the latest technology related to communication skills.
V: To provide knowledge of multifarious opportunities in the field of this programme.

Course Contents:

1. Reading Skills: Reading tactics and strategies; Reading purposes–kinds of purposes and
associated comprehension; Reading for direct meanings; Reading for understanding concepts,
details, coherence, logical progression and meanings of phrases/ expressions.

Activities:

1 Active reading of passages on general topics

2 Reading newspaper, articles, editorials etc.
3 Short questions based on content and development of ideas of a given paragraph.

2. Writing Skills: Guidelines for effective writing; writing styles for application, resume,
personal letter, official/ business letter, memo, notices etc.

Activities:

1 Personal and business letters.

2 Converting a biographical note into a sequenced resume.
3 Writing notices for circulation/ boards.
4 Making notes of given passage with headings and sub-headings
5 Writing newspaper reports based on given heading.

Recommended Books:

1 Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking by John Seely.

2 The Written Word by Vandana R Singh, Oxford University Press.
3. Murphy’s English Grammar (by Raymond Murphy) CUP.

Course Outcomes:
The completion of this course enables students to:
1. Identify common errors in language and rectify them.
2. Develop and expand writing skills through controlled and guided activities.
3. Develop coherence, cohesion and competence in written discourse through intelligible
pronunciation.
4. Develop the ability to handle the interview process confidently and learn the subtle nuances of an
effective group discourse.
5. Communicate contextually in specific and professional situations with courtesy.

PRACTICAL (Marks: 15)

Course Contents:-
Reading dialogues (5 Marks)
2. Rapid reading (5 Marks)
3. Project file (5 Marks)

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Skill Enhancement
Courses-1

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

B.Sc. (Medical, Non-Medical, Biotechnology, Travel and Tourism)

Semester – I
SEC-116: Basics of Computer

Time: 3
Hours
Credits
Max. Marks: 50
L T P
Theory Marks: 37
2 0 0 Theory Internal Assessment Marks : 13

Note for paper setter and students:

1 Medium of Examination is English Language.
2 There will be five sections.
3 Section A is compulsory and will be of 09 marks consisting of 8 short answer type questions
carrying 1.5 marks each covering the whole syllabus. The answer should not exceed 50 words.
The students will have to attempt any 6 questions in this section.
4 Sections B, C, D and E will be set from units I, II, III & IV respectively and will consist of two
questions of 07 marks each from the respective unit. The students are required to attempt one
question from each of these sections.

Course Objectives
1. To familiarize the various parts of computer.
2. To study application of computers in different fields.
3. To recall the evolution of computers through various generation.
4. To acquire the knowledge of working of input and output devices.
Unit- I
Introduction to Computer, Data Processing, Concept of data and information, Classification of Computer.

Unit- II
Introduction to hardware, Software and its types, Main Memory: RAM, ROM, cache memory, Secondary
Memory: Magnetic Tape, Magnetic Disk, Floppy disk, Hard Disk, Optical Disk.

Unit- III
E-mail: Basic introduction, advantage and disadvantage, structure of an e-mail message, working of e-mail
(sending and receiving message), managing e-mail (creating new folder,deleting messages, forwarding messages,
filtering messages) implementation of outlook express.

Unit- IV
WWW: introduction, working of WWW, web browsing
Search Engine: about search engine, component of search engine, working of search engine, difference between
search engine and web directory.

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References:
1. Information Technology: Danis P. Curtin.
2. How the Internet Works :Preston Gralla.
3. MS Power Point 2010 Training Guide-: S. Jain, BPB Publishers
4. Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007: Torben Lage Frandsen

Course Outcomes:
At the end of course students will be able to:
1. Acquire the computer terminology
2. Gain insight of working of input and output devices.
3. Develop skills of working with MS-Word, MS-Powerpoint.
4. Understand the concept of storing of data in memory and its types.

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Value Added Courses

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

S. Course Course Title Credits Total Period/ Max. Total

No. Code L T P Credit wk. Marks Marks
Value Added Course
1 ZDA111 Drug Abuse: Problem 1 - - 1 2 25 25 NC
Management and Prevention -I

SEMESTER–I
Course Code: ZDA111
Course Title- DRUG ABUSE: PROBLEM, MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION-I
(Compulsory for all Under Graduate Classes)
Credit hrs./wk.:1
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 25

Instructions for the Paper Setters:

1. There will be two sections A and B.
2. Section A is compulsory and will be of 5 marks consisting of 8 short answer type questions carrying 1 marks each
covering the whole syllabus. The candidates are required to attempt 5 questions out of 8 short answer type questions.
The answer should not exceed 50 words.
3. Candidates shall be required to attempt 4 questions from Section B, selecting one question from each unit and each
question carries 5 marks. Preferably, the question should not be split into more than two sub-parts.

Course Objectives- The course aims to-

CO-1. Generate the awareness against drug abuse.
CO-2. Describe a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems
related to substance abuse.
CO-3. Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health and social impact of
psychoactive substances.
CO-4. Provide culturally relevant formal and informal education programs that raise
awareness and support for substance abuse prevention and the recovery process.
CO-5. Describe factors that increase likelihood for an individual, community or group to
be at risk of substance use disorders.

UNIT–I
• Meaning of Drug Abuse
Meaning of drug abuse
Nature and Extent of Drug Abuse: State and National Scenario

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UNIT-II
• Consequences of Drug Abuse for
Individual: Education, Employment, Income.
Family : Violence.
Society : Crime.
Nation : Law and Order problem.

UNIT-III
• Management of Drug Abuse
Medical Management: Medication for treatment of different types of drug abuses.
Medication to reduce withdrawal effects.

UNIT-IV
• Psychiatric Management: Counseling, Behavioral and Cognitive therapy.
• Social Management: Family, Group therapy and Environmental Intervention.

References:
1. Ahuja, Ram (2003), Social Problems in India, Rawat Publication, Jaipur.
2. Extent, Pattern and Trend of Drug Use in India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of
India, 2004.
3. Inciardi, J.A. 1981. The Drug Crime Connection. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications. 23
4. Jasjit Kaur Randhawa & Samreet Randhawa, “Drug Abuse Problem, Management & Prevention”, KLS, ISBN No.
978-81-936570-8-9, (2019).
5. Kapoor. T. (1985) Drug epidemic among Indian Youth, New Delhi: Mittal Pub.
6. Modi, Ishwar and Modi, Shalini (1997) Drugs: Addiction and Prevention, Jaipur: Rawat Publication.
7. Sain, Bhim 1991, Drug Addiction Alcoholism, Smoking obscenity New Delhi: Mittal Publications.
8. Sandhu, Ranvinder Singh, 2009, Drug Addiction in Punjab: A Sociological Study. Amritsar. Guru Nanak Dev
University.
9. Singh, C. P. 2000. Alcohol and Dependence among Industrial Workers: Delhi: Shipra.
10. Sussman, S and Ames, S.L. (2008). Drug Abuse: Concepts, Prevention and Cessation, Cambridge University
Press.
11. World Drug Report 2011, United Nations office of Drug and Crime.

Course Outcomes: The students will be able-

CO-1. To describe issues of cultural identity, ethnic background, age and gender in
prevention, treatment and recovery.
CO-2. To describe warning sign, symptoms, and the course of substance use disorders.
CO-3. To describe principles and philosophy of prevention, treatment and recovery.
CO-4. To describe current and evidenced-based approaches practiced in the field of drug
addiction.

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Core Courses

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

B. Sc. Hons. (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), B. Sc. Bio Tech./ IT/ Fashion Designing/ Food Sc., B. A. JMC,
BCA, B.Sc. Data Analytics, B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, B.Sc. (Hons.) Early Childhood
Care & Education, B.A. (Hons.) Journalism with Media Studies, Bachelor in Tourism &Travel
Management, B.A. (Audio Video Recording, Animation & Photography), Bachelor of Vocational (B.Voc.)
(Software Development, Theatre and Stage Craft, Food Processing, Textile Design & Apparel Technology,
Renewable Energy Techology)

Semester-I
Punjabi (Compulsory)-1
pMjwbI (lwzmI)-1
Credit & Marks Distribution, Eligibility and Pre-Requisites of the Course

Course title Total Total Credit distribution Total Marks Time Eligibility Pre-
& Code Teaching Credits/ 100 Allowed criteria requisite
in Exam of the
Hours Hours course (if
L T P Theory IA
per any)
week
pMjwbI Class Studied
12th pass Punjabi up to
(lwzmI)-1
60 4 4 0 0 75 25 3 Hours in any 10th
BHPB-1101 Standard
stream
kors dw audyS Course Objective pwT-kRm nqIjy Course Outcomes (COs)
 ividAwrQIAW ivc swihqk rucIAW pYdw  aus ivc swihq rucIAW ivksq hoxgIAW[
krnw[  aus ivc swihq isrjxw dI sµBwvnw vDygI[
 Awlocnwqmk rucIAW ivksq krnw[  aus ivc iksy vI ivSy dw gihn AiDAYn krn dw boD hovygw[
 auh pMjwbI BwSw dy inkws qy ivkws bwry igAwn hwsl krngy
 mwq BwSw dI smJ ƒ ivksq krnw[

AMk-vMf Aqy pRIiKAk leI hdwieqW

islybs dy cwr Bwg hn pr pRSn-p`qr dy pMj Bwg hoxgy[ pihly Bwg ivc 1.5-1.5 (fyF-fyF) AMk dy Aiq-sMKyp
(Objective Type) 10 pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy jo ik swry islybs ivcoN hoxgy Aqy swry pRSn h`l krny lwzmI hoxgy[ islybs dy
bwkI cwr BwgW ivc 02-02 lyK numw pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy[ hryk Bwg ivcoN 01-01 pRSn krnw lwzmI hovygw[ hryk pRSn dy
brwbr 15 AMk hoxgy[ pypr sY~tr jykr cwhy qW pRSnW dI vMf A`goN v`D qoN v`D cwr aup-pRSnW ivc kr skdw hY[
pwT-kRm

Bwg-pihlw
kwiv kQw, (kivqw Aqy khwxI) fw. mihl isMG (mu`K sMpwdk) Aqy fw. Awqm isMG rMDwvw (sMpwdk), ksqUrI lwl AYNf
snz, AMimRqsr[
(kivqw Bwg ivcoN pRsMg sihq ivAwiKAw/kivqw dw ivSw-vsqU[ khwxI Bwg ivcoN swr/ivSw-vsqU)

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Bwg-dUjw
pMjwb dy mhwn klwkwr (blvMq gwrgI)

gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr[

(AMimRqw Syrig`l qoN BweI smuMd isMG qk)
(ivSw-vsqU/swr/nwiek ibMb)
Bwg-qIjw
(a) pYrHw rcnw (iqMnW ivcoN iek)
(A) pYrHw pVH ky pRSnW dy au¤qr
Bwg-cOQw
(a) BwSw vMngIAW: BwSw dw tkswlI rUp, BwSw Aqy aup-BwSw ivclw AMqr,
pMjwbI aup-BwSwvW dy pCwx-icMnH[
(A) pMjwbI BwSw: inkws qy ivkws[

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

B. Sc. Hons. (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), B. Sc. Bio Tech./ IT/ Fashion Designing/ Food Sc., B. A. JMC,
BCA, B.Sc. Data Analytics, B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, B.Sc. (Hons.) Early Childhood
Care & Education, B.A. (Hons.) Journalism with Media Studies, Bachelor in Tourism &Travel
Management, B.A. (Audio Video Recording, Animation & Photography), Bachelor of Vocational (B.Voc.)
(Software Development, Theatre and Stage Craft, Food Processing, Textile Design & Apparel Technology,
Renewable Energy Techology)
Semester-I
Basic Punjabi -1
muFlI pMjwbI-1
(In Lieu of Compulsory Punjabi)

Credit & Marks Distribution, Eligibility and Pre-Requisites of the Course

Course title Total Total Credit distribution Total Marks Time Eligibility Pre- requisite of
&Code Teaching Credits/ 100 Allowed criteria the course (if
in Exam any)
Hours Hours Theory IA
L T P
per
week
muFlI Class 12th NOT Studied
pMjwbI-1 pass in any Punjabi up to
60 4 4 0 0 75 25 3 Hours
BPBI-1102 stream 10th Standard

kors dw audyS Course Objective pwT-kRm nqIjy Course Outcomes (COs)

 ividAwrQI nMU gurmuKI ilpI qoN jwxU krwauxw[  ividAwrQI pMjwbI BwSw Aqy gurmuKI ilpI dI isKlweI ivc muhwrq
 ividAwrQI nUM Su`D pMjwbI pVHnw-ilKxw isKwauxw[ hwsl krngy[
 pMjwbI BwSw dIAW ivAwkrnk bwrIkIAW qoN jwxU  pMjwbI BwSw ivc muhwrnI, lgW-mwqrW, svr Aqy ivAMjn A`KrW dI
krwauxw[ pCwx Aqy vrqoN sbMDI smJ ivkisq hovygI[
 Su`D sMcwr nUM ivksq krnw[  ividAwrQI Su`D pMjwbI ilKx-pVHn dy smr`Q hoxgy[
 auh pMjwbI BwSw dy Su`D rUpW dI jwxkwrI hwsl krngy[

AMk-vMf Aqy pRIiKAk leI hdwieqW

islybs dy cwr Bwg hn pr pRSn-p`qr dy pMj Bwg hoxgy[ pihly Bwg ivc 01-01 AMk dy Aiq-sMKyp
au~qr vwly (Objective Type) 11 pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy jo ik swry islybs ivcoN hoxgy Aqy swry pRSn h`l
krny lwzmI hoxgy[pRSn p`qr dy dUsry Aqy qIsry Bwg ivc, islybs dy pihly Aqy dUsryy Bwg ivcoN 8-
8 AMkW dy 3-3 pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy[ ijMnHW ivcoN ividAwrQI ny koeI 2-2 pRSn h`l krny hoxgy[ iesy qrHW
pRSn p`qr dy cOQy Bwg ivc 4-4 AMkW dy 5 pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy[ ijMnHW ivcoN ividAwrQI ny 4 pRSn h`l
krny hoxgy[Bwg pMjvyN ivc 2-2 AMkW dy 10 pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy[ ijMnHW ivcoN ividAwrQI ny 8 pRSn krny
lwzmI hoxgy[

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pwT-kRm
Bwg-pihlw
(a) pMjwbI BwSw qy gurmuKI ilpI:
nwmkrx qy sMKyp jwx-pCwx: gurmuKI vrxmwlw, A`Kr kRm, svr vwhk (a, A, e), lgW-mwqrW,
pYr ivc ibMdI vwly vrn, pYr ivc pYx vwly vrn, ibMdI, it`pI, A`Dk
(A) isKlweI qy AiBAws
Bwg-dUjw
gurmuKI AwrQogrwPI Aqy aucwrn:
svr, ivAMjn: muFlI jwx-pCwx Aqy aucwrn, muhwrnI, lgW-mwqrW dI pCwx

Bwg-qIjw
pMjwbI Sbd-joV: mukqw (do A`KrW vwly Sbd, iqMn A`KrW vwly Sbd), ishwrI vwly Sbd, ibhwrI vwly
Sbd, AONkV vwly Sbd, dulYNkV vwly Sbd, lW vwly Sbd, dulwvW vwly Sbd, hoVy vwly Sbd, knOVy
vwly Sbd, lgwKr (ibMdI, it`pI, A`Dk) vwly Sbd

Bwg-cOQw

Suæ̀D-ASu`D Sbd

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-I)

BA, B.A. SS/ B. A. (Hons. – English), B. Com. (Hons., Regular, Account. & Finance), B. Sc. Bio-
Tech./Comp. Sc./Eco./Fashion Designing/Food Science/IT/Med./Non Med., B.Sc. (Hons. –Botany,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology),i B. of Mult.; B. in Int. & Mob. Tech.; BBA; BCA; BJMC;
B. Voc. (Software Development, Theatre and Stage Craft, FoodProcessing, Textile Design & Apparel
Technology) BTTM (Bachelor of Tour and Travel Management)

SEMESTER–I
PUNJAB HISTORY & CULTURE (From Earliest Times to c. 320 BC)(Special Paper in lieu
of Punjabi compulsory)
(For those students who are not domicile of Punjab)
Course Code: BPHC-1104

Credit: 04
L- T- P
04-0-0
Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Theory: 75
Internal Assessment: 25

Instructions for the Paper Setters:

Question paper should consist of two sections—Section A and Section B. The paper setter
must ensure that questions in Section–A do not cover more than one point, and questions in Section–
B should cover at least 50 per cent of the theme.

Section–A: The examiner will set 15 objective type questions out of which the candidate shall attempt any 10
questions, each carrying 1½ marks. The total weightage of this section will be 15 marks. Answer to each question should
be in approximately one to two sentences.

Section–B: The examiner will set 8 questions, two from each Unit. The candidate will attempt 4 questions
selecting one from each Unit in about 1000 words. Each question will carry 15 marks. The total weightage of this section
will be 60 marks.

Note: The examiner is to set the question paper in two languages: English & Hindi.

Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to educate the history and culture of the Ancient Punjab
to the students who are not domicile of the Punjab. It aims to familiarize these students with the physical features of ancient
Punjab and its impact on its history and culture. It also provides them information about the different sources to construct
the history and culture of the ancient Punjab. The course intends to provide knowledge of social, economic, religious life
of the Harappan civilization, Indo-Aryans, teachings and impact of Jainism and Buddhism in the Punjab.

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Unit-I
1. Physical features of the Punjab and impact on history
2. Sources of the ancient history of Punjab.

Unit-II
3. Harappan Civilization: Town planning; social, economic andreligious life of the Indus Valley People.
4. The Indo-Aryans: Original home and settlement in Punjab.

Unit-III
5. Social, Religious and Economic life during Rig Vedic Age.
6. Social, Religious and Economic life during later Vedic Age.

Unit-IV
7. Jainism in the Punjab.
8. Teachings and impact of Buddhism.

Suggested Readings:-
L. Joshi (ed), History and Culture of the Punjab, Art-I, Patiala, 1989 (3rd edition)

L.M. Joshi and Fauja Singh (ed), History of Punjab, Vol. I, Patiala 1977.

Budha Parkash, Glimpses of Ancient Punjab, Patiala, 1983.

B.N. Sharma, Life in Northern India, Delhi. 1966.

Course Outcomes:

On Completing the Course, the Students will be able to:

CO-1 Learn the history and culture of the Ancient Punjab.

CO-2 Study the physical features of ancient Punjab.
CO-3 Understand about the sources of the history of the Punjab.
CO-4 Analyse the social, economic, religious life of the Harappan civilization and Vedic-Aryans.
CO-5 Learn the teachings and impact of Jainism and Buddhism in the Punjab

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/
B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology
(SEMESTER-II)

Discipline Specific
Courses

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)
BT-BTL-121
Genetics

Credits : 4-0-0
Maximum Marks: 100
Theory: 75
Internal Assessment: 25

Time: 3 Hours
60 Hrs

Note for the paper setters/examiners

The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Section A is compulsory and will
consist of 8 short-answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, with each question carrying 2.5
marks. Candidates are required to attempt six questions from this Section. Sections B, C, D, and E
will have two questions from the Unit I, II, III and IV of the syllabus and carry 15 marks. Candidates
are required to attempt one question each from Sections B, C, D, and E of the question paper.

Course Objectives
1. The objective of this course is to introduce the students with the concepts of chromosomal
organisation, extra-chromosomal inheritance and chromosomal aberrations.
2. To inculcate the concepts of Mendel‟s laws of inheritance, crossing over, linkage and how
the gene transfer from parents to offspring‟s.
3. To introduce students with the concept of extra Chromosomal (Cytoplasmic) inheritance
likeinheritance of mitochondrial DNA, chloroplast DNA, kappa articles in Paramecium,
Sigma factor in Drosophila, cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) in maize & its relevancy.
4. To enhance the hand-on experience in dermatographics, to prepare mitotic slides & the practical
learning ability.
5. To introduces the students with concept of Basic Microbial Genetics: Conjugation, transduction
& transformation and how the gene flows in a horizontal manner.
Course Contents
Unit I
(15 Hrs.)
Organization of Chromosomes: The structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosome (macromolecular
organization and ultrastructure), karyotype, idiogram, centromere and telomere structure, significance of
telomerase, euchromatin and heterochromatin, Special chromosomes: Polytene chromosomes and
Lampbrush chromosomes, satellite DNA, the supercoiling of DNA.

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Unit II
(15 Hrs.)
Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance: Principle of segregation and Independent assortment, Monohybrid, dihybrid
and trihybrid crosses, Back cross and test cross. Interaction of Genes: Incomplete inheritance and co-
dominance, pleotropism, modification of F2 ratios: epistasis, complementary genes, supplementary genes,
inhibitory genes, duplicate genes, lethality and collaborators genes. Multiple allelism.

Unit III
(15 Hrs.)
Linkage: Coupling and repulsion hypothesis, chromosomal theory of linkage, complete and incomplete
linkage, linkage groups and significance of linkage.
Crossing Over: Introduction, mechanism of meiotic crossing over, types of crossing over, factors affecting
it and its significance.
Basic Microbial Genetics: Conjugation, transduction, transformation

Unit IV
(15 Hrs.)
Extra Chromosomal (Cytoplasmic) Inheritance: features; inheritance of mitochondrial DNA,
chloroplast DNA, kappa articles in Paramecium, Sigma factor in Drosophila, cytoplasmic male
sterility (CMS) in maize.
Chromosomal aberrations: Structural: deletion, duplication, inversion, translocation; Numerical:
polyploidy, aneuploidy; significance of chromosomal aberrations.

Course Outcome
Sr. No. On completing the course, the students will be
able to:
CO-1 Understand the chemical basis of heredity

CO-2 Gain knowledge on genetic methodology and how quantification of heritable traits in
families and populations provide insight
on the cellular and molecular mechanisms.

CO-3 Gain ability to evaluate conclusions that are based ongenetic data.

CO-4 Understand the role of genetic technologies in industries related to biotechnology,

pharmaceuticals,energy, and other fields.

CO-5 Learn teamwork and leadership skills including group analysis of data, working
together in the research laboratory, joint compositions of written reports, substantive
participation in research group meetings
etc.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)
BT-BTP121
Genetics Lab
Credits : 0-0-1
Maximum Marks: 25
Practical: 19
Internal Assessment: 06
Note. The question paper will be set by the examiner based on the syllabus.

Time: 3 Hours 30 Hrs

Course Objectives
1. To make students to solve numerical problem related to mendelism, paternity disputes &
multiple alllelism.
2. An understanding of the inheritance and expression of human blood groups.
3. An understanding of the clinical relevance of genetic concepts.
4. Ability to the hand-on experience in dermatographics, to prepare mitotic slides & thepractical
learning ability.
5. Knowledge of Internet genetics resources.
6. An historical perspective of how genetics has evolved

Course content
1. Demonstration of Law of segregation and Independent assortment (use of coloured beads,
capsules etc.).
2. Numerical problems on Mendelism and on modified F2 ratios.
3. Numerical problems on Paternity disputes (Blood groups)
4. Segregation demonstration in preserved material
5. Study of polytene chromosomes from permanent slides.
6. Dermatographics : Palm print taking and finger tip patterns.
7. Preparation and study of mitosis slides from onion root tips by squash method.

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Course Outcome

Sr. No. On completing the course, the students will be able to:

CO-1 Study the structural and numerical chromosomal aberrations and

their consequences.
CO-2 Solve numerical problem related to mendelism, paternity disputes &
multiple allelism.

CO-3 Know about various syndromes in humans.

CO-4 Understand the sex linkedinherited characters and diseases.

CO-5 Get in depth knowledge about gene interaction,

penetrance and expressivity

CO-6 Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the basic structure of

atom and interpret the inheritance of characters by using linkage
and crossing over.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)
BT-BTL122
Cell Biology

Credits : 3-0-0
Maximum Marks: 75
Theory: 56
Internal Assessment: 19

Time:3Hours
Note for the paper setters/examiners:
45 Hrs.
The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Section A is compulsory and will
consist of 8 short-answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, with each question carrying 2
marks. Candidates are required to attempt six questions from this Section. Sections B, C, D, and E
will have two questions from the Unit I, II, III and IV of the syllabus and carry 11 marks. Candidates
are required to attempt one question each from Sections B, C, D, and E of the question paper.

Course Objectives

1 To make students understand the concept of cell as the basic entity of livingsystems
and the level of organization from cell to organism.
2 To elaborate the concept of cell theory. Students will learn the characteristics of
different cells: PPLO‟s, bacteria, eukaryotic microbes, plant and animal cells
3 To make students understand the structural organization of cell and function of
different organelles.
4 Students will become aware how Cell Division takes place and learn aboutdifferent
stages of Cell Cycle, Cell-cell interaction, Cell locomotion
5 To make students aware of Biological Membranes, their supramoleculararchitecture,
Solute transport; Model membranes and Liposomes.

Course content
Unit I
(12 Hrs.)
Cell as a basic unit of living systems. The cell theory Broad Classification of Cell Types:PPLO‟s,
bacteria, eukaryotic microbes, plant and animal cells. A detailed classification of cell types within an
organism. Cell, tissue, organ and organism as different levels of organizations of otherwise genetically
similar cells.
Unit II
(11 Hrs.)
Structure and function of cell organelles, ultrastructure of cell membrane, cytosol, Golgi bodies,
endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth), ribosomes, cytoskeletal structures (actin, microtubules
etc.), Mitochondria, chloroplasts, lysosomes, peroxisomes, nucleus (nuclear membrane, nucleoplasm,
nucleolus, chromatin).
Unit III
(11 Hrs.)
Cell Division and Cell Cycle: mitosis, meiosis, stages of cell cycle, binary fission,amitosis and its
regulation. Cell-cell interaction Cell locomotion (amoeboid, flagellar and ciliar).

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Unit IV
(11 Hrs.)
Biological Membranes: Supramolecular architecture of membranes; Solute transportacross
membranes; Model membranes and Liposomes.

Books Recommended:
1.1 De-Robertis, F.D.P. and De-Robertis Jr. E.M.F. (1991) Cell and MolecularBiology,
Saunders, Philadelphia.
1.2 Lodish, H., Baltimore, D., Berk, A., Zipursky, S.L., Matsudaira, P. and Darnell,J.
(1995).
1.3 Molecular Cell Biology 3rd Edition, Scientific American Books Inc.
1.4 Geoffrey, M. (2000). The Cell: A molecular approach 2nd Edition, ASM Press.

Course Outcome

Sr. No. On completing the course, the students will beable to:

CO-1 Learn about the Cell andthe projections about the origin of the cell along with the
key features of The Cell theory. Students will be able to differentiate prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells in details

CO-2 Learn about the structural details and the functional organization of the cell;
ultrastructure of cell membranes
CO-3 Learn about the structure and function of cell organelles (cytosol, Golgi bodies,
endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth), ribosomes, cytoskeletal structures
(actin, microtubules etc.), Mitochondria, chloroplasts, lysosomes, peroxysomes,
nucleus (nuclear membrane, nucleoplasm, nucleolus, chromatin).

CO-4 Understand the concept of Cell Division and Cell Cycle , Cell-cell interaction
Celllocomotion (amoeboid, flagellar and ciliar)

CO-5 Gain knowledge about biological Membranes, supramolecular architecture

and solute transport across membranes; Modelmembranes and Liposomes.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

BT-BTP122
Cell Biology Lab

Credits : 0-0-1
Maximum Marks: 25
Practical: 19
Internal Assessment:06

Time:3Hours 30 Hrs.

Course Objectives
1 To enable students to differentiate Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
2 To enable Students study electron micrographs of various cell organelles
3 To enable students to prepare and study Permanent Slides:
4 To enable students to perform microscopic examination of Buccal Smear, Barr
body
5 To enable students prepare Plant Tissue specimens by microtomy

Course content
1. Study of Cells:
a. Prokaryotic cells: Lactobacillus, E. coli. Blue green algae.
b. Eukaryotic cells: Testicular material (for studies of spermatogenesis)
2. Study of electron micrographs of various cell organelles-plasma membrane,
Mitochondria, Golgi complex, Lysosomes, Endoplasmic Reticulum (smooth
andgranular), Cilia, Centrioles, inclusions like glycogen, lipids, etc.
3. Preparation of Permanent Slides: Principles and procedures- Section
cutting oftissues and staining of tissues with Haematoxylin/eosin method.
4. Study of permanent slides of various tissues (gut region, liver, lung, spleen,
kidney, pancreas, testis, ovary, tongue, skin etc.).
5. Preparation of Buccal Smear for microscopic examination.
6. Barr body observation in human squamous epithelial cells.
7. Microtomy of Plant Tissue specimens (Stem & Root)

Books Recommended:

1 Shah, V.C., Bhatavdekar, J., Chinoy, N.J. and Murthy, S.K. (1988). Essential
techniques in Cell Biology.Anand Book Depot, Ahemadabad.
2 Celis, J.E. (1998) Cell Biology: A Laboratory handbook. Vol. 1-3. Academic
Press, UK.

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Course Outcome

Sr. No. On completing the course, the students will be able to:

CO-1 Define the characteristics and differentiate Prokaryoticcells

(Lactobacillus, E. coli. Blue green algae) from Eukaryotic cells;
Testicular material (for studies of spermatogenesis)

CO-2 Identify the electron micrographs of various cell organelles like plasma
membrane, Mitochondria,Golgi complex, Lysosomes, Endoplasmic
Reticulum(smooth and granular), Cilia, Centrioles, inclusions like
glycogen, lipids, etc.

CO-3 Perform section cutting of tissues and learn staining methods

(Haematoxylin/eosin method) of tissues for the preparation of permanent
slides, identify permanent slides of various tissues (gut region, liver, lung,
spleen, kidney, pancreas, testis, ovary, tongue, skin etc.).
CO-4 Handle the preparation and microscopic examination of Buccal Smear,
observe Barr body in human squamous epithelial cells.

CO-5 Perform microtomy of Plant Tissue specimens

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

BT-BTL-123
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
Credits: 4-0-0
Maximum Marks: 100
Theory: 75
Internal Assessment: 25

Time: 3 Hours
Note for the paper setters/examiners: 60 Hrs.
The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Section A is compulsory and will
consist of 8 short-answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, with each question carrying 2.5
marks. Candidates are required to attempt six questions from this Section. Sections B, C, D, and E
will have two questions from the Unit I, II, III and IV of the syllabus and carry 15 marks. Candidates
are required to attempt one question each from Sections B, C, D, and E of the question paper.

Course Objectives
1 Students will learn Emergence, basics of biotechnology and scope of
Biotechnology asa career.
2 Applications of Biotechnology in health care, agriculture, bioremediation
andforensics.
3 The students will learn to use the different biotechnological tools to develop new
drugsfor the welfare of society.
4 The students will becomes familiar with
entrepreneurship opportunities in Biotechnology and importance of IPRs in
Biotechnology.
5 At the end students will learn role of Biotechnology in the Society and
future ofBiotechnology.

Course content
Unit I
(15 Hrs.)
Emergence, scope and basics of Biotechnology
Historical perspective, Appraise the interplay of science & technology in the development
of biotechnology, Definition, areas and overview of the Fundamentals of Biotechnology,
Biotechnology Research in India. Biotechnology Institutions in India (Public and Private
Sector), Biotech Success Stories, Biotech Policy Initiatives. careers and employment
opportunities in biotechnology
Unit II
(15 Hrs.)
Applications of Biotechnology: An Overview
Applying Biotechnology to Modern life styles: Healthcare – Biopharma : Recombinant
human insulin; molecular diagnostics : PCR for infectious disease (viral / bacterial),
Applications of PCR, blood screening and genetic testing, Gene therapy, genetic
counseling); Agriculture & food production (Genetically engineered food, Seed banks,
aquaculture); Green biotechnology (Bioremediation, Biofuels, Conservation); Forensics
& biodefense.
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Unit III
(15 Hrs.)
Bio business and IPRs in Biotechnology
Commercialization of Biotechnology: Concerns and Consequences, Biotechnology
Industry Practices & Government regulations, Concept and market potential of Bio
business, Requirements and Objectives of Patent, Patentable and non-patentable
inventions, process of writing and filing a patent, patenting genes/ gene fragments /SNPs/
proteins / stem cells
Patents related to bacteria, viruses, fungi and medicinal plants. IPR: Introduction, types
(Tradesecret, Copyright, trademark)

Unit IV (15 Hrs.)

Biotechnology & Society

Ethical Issues & Regulating the use of Biotechnology: Human cloning, GM foods and
GMOs,stem cell; The future of Biotechnology.

Books Prescibed:
1 David P Clark & Nanette J. Pazdernik (2017) Biotechnology – Applying the
GeneticRevolution, Elsevier Academic Press.
2 Bernard R Glick, Jack J Pasternak and Cheryl L Patten (2010) Molecular
Biotechnology: Principles and applications of Recombinant DNA, ASM Press.
3 Singh, B.D. (2018). Biotechnology expanding horizons, Kalyani Publishers,
NewDelhi.
4 Singh, I. and Kaur, B (2010) Patent law and Entrepreneurship, 3rd Edition,
KalyaniPublishers.

Course Outcome
CO-1. The students will be able to learn about the use of biotechnological applications
inhealthcare and society welfare.
CO-2. The students will explore new biotechnological tools and their use in
improvement ofsociety by discovering new drugs and techniques to increase
livelihood.
CO-3. The students will learn the application of bioinformatic tool- BLAST and its
applications in determining the structure and function of different biomolecules.
CO-4. The students will be able to examine the recent discoveries related to
structure andfunctioning of biomolecules through use of different bioinformatics
tools.
CO-5. The students will be learn about fundamentals of bioinformatics and will use
This knowledge to explore recent discoveries in the field of biotechnology.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

BT-BTP-123
Fundamentals of Biotechnology Lab
Credits: 0-0-1
Maximum Marks: 25
Theory: 19
Internal Assessment: 06

30 Hrs
Time: 3 Hours

Course Objectives
 Students will learn about basic laboratory practices to be followed in biotechnology.
 The students will gain knowledge about the working of different instruments like
waterbath, spectrophotometer, centrifuge, UV- transilluminator and Hot air oven.
 The working of laminar air flow along with the use of BOD instrument will be
given tostudents in order to perform experiments in the controlled environment.
 The students will become aware about the handling and disposal of hazardous
reagentssuch as acids, carcinogenic chemicals like acrylamide, ethidium bromide
etc.
 The students will learn about the basic procedure to patent the different
biotechnological products.

Course content

1 Good laboratory practices followed in biotechnology laboratory.

2 Introduction, use and maintenance of basic equipments in a biotechnology laboratory
(Auto-pipettes, weighing balance, pH meter, Water bath, dry bath,
Spectrophotometer, centrifuges, light microscope, electrophoretic apparatus, vortex
mixer, magnetic stirrer, rocker, laminar hoods, autoclave, sonicator, UV
transilluminator, hot air oven, BOD incubator).
3 Handling and disposal of hazardous reagents (acids, carcinogenic chemicals like
acrylamide, ethidium bromide) and concept of chemical hoods.
4 Different steps for patent with the help of example.

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Course Outcomes
CO-1. The students will gain information about the different steps in order to clean and
maintain the biotechnological laboratory.
CO-2. The students will be able to get hand on training about the working of different
instruments and by this they will gain knowledge to conduct biochemical testing
of bio-molecules.
CO-3. The information about the procedure to dispose the harmful and toxic biomedical
wastewill be helpful for students in order to avoid the spread of infectious diseases.
CO-4. The information regarding the protocol to patent the biotechnological products will
boost students to develop useful products and safeguard them from illegal
practices.
CO-5. This course will be very useful in laying the foundation for biotechnology students to explore
different areas of biotechnology in useful manner.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

BT-BTL-124
Industrial Biotechnology-I
Credits: 4-0-0
Maximum Marks: 100
Theory: 75
Internal Assessment: 25

Time: 3 Hours
Note for the paper setters/examiners: 60 Hrs.
The question paper will consist of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. Section A is compulsory and will
consist of 8 short-answer type questions covering the whole syllabus, with each question carrying 2.5
marks. Candidates are required to attempt six questions from this Section. Sections B, C, D, and E
will have two questions from the Unit I, II, III and IV of the syllabus and carry 15 marks. Candidates
are required to attempt one question each from Sections B, C, D, and E of the question paper.

Course Objectives
1 To comprehend the basic principles of Industrial biotechnology.
2 To describe the principles of fermentation process.
3 Understanding the different methods of microbial isolation, identification and preservation.
4 To learn about the methods used for strain improvement of industrially important microbes.
5 Theoretical knowledge about the production of dairy products, primary and
secondary metabolites, and the role of enzymes in industries.

Course content
Unit I
(15 Hrs.)
History of general and industrial Microbiology, Basic concept of Industrial fermentation
and itssignificance in industry. Differences between microbial industrial processes and
chemical industrial processes. Production of modern biotechnology products-
recombinant proteins having therapeutic and diagnostic applications (insulin and growth
hormones)

Unit II
(15 Hrs.)
General study and characterization of industrial important microbes. Methods of isolation,
screening, selection and Identification of industrial microbes. Maintenance and
preservation of industrially important microbial cultures.
Unit III
(15 Hrs.)
Strain improvement of industrial important microbes: by using mutational programme and
recombination systems (par sexual cycle, protoplast fusion and recombinant DNA
techniques), Isolation of mutants (induced, auxotrophic, resistant and revert ant mutants),
Inoculums Development, media formulation and process optimization of Industrial and
agro industrial microbes.

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Unit IV

(15 Hrs.)
Introduction to primary and secondary metabolites production. Dairy products like
curd,yoghurt, Cheese, bread, proteases in leather processing industries.

Books Recommended:
1 Davis, B.D., Dulbecco. R., Eisen, H.N. and Ginsberg, H.S. (1990).
Microbiology: 4thEdition, Harper & Row, Publishers, Singapore.

2 Tortora, G.J., Funke, B.R. and Case, C.L. (1994). Microbiology: An

introduction: 5thEdition, The Benjamin / Cummings Publishing Company, Inc.
3 Stanier, R.Y. (1995). General microbiology, MacMillan Press, Londan.
4 Pelczar, M.T. (1995). Microbiology, Tata McGraw Hill Publication, New Delhi.
5 Schlegel. H. G., (1995). General Microbiology 7th Edition, Cambridge Univ. Press.
6 Prescott and Dunn (1999). Industrial Microbiology 4th Edition, By S.K. Jain
for CBSPublishers & Distributors.
7 Purohit, S.S. (2000). Microbiology: Fundamentals and Applications (6th
Edition),Agrobios (India).
8 Postgate. J. (2000). Microbes & Man 4th Edition, Cambridge Univ. Press.
9 Tortora. G.J., Funke. B.R., 2001. Microbiology: An Introduction, Benjamin Cummings.
10 Stanbury, P.F., Whitaker, A. and Hall, S.J. (2001), Principles of
FermentationTechnology 2nd ed., Pergamon Press, Oxford.
11 Frazier, W.C. and Westhoff, D.C. (2003) Food Microbiology. 18th
Edition, TataMcGraw Hill, Inc., New York.
12 Industrial Biotechnology: Approach to Clean Technology · Jogdand, S.N.
HimalayaPublishing House 2006. ISBN: ISBN number: 9788183184250.

Course Outcome
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO-1. Apply biotechnology to industrial processes. Students will also gain knowledge
about the basic fermentation process.
CO-2.Identify the suitable methods of isolation, identification and preservation of
microbes. Students will also get to know about the inoculum development and
media formulation process.
CO-3. Understand how bacteria and other microbes can be manipulated by recombinant
DNA technology or selective isolation for use in industrial processes to generate
products of interest.
CO-4.Learn the basic steps involved in production of curd, yoghurt, cheese, bread,
primary and secondary metabolites. Students will also get familiarized with the role
of proteases in leather processing industries.

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

BT-BTP-124
Industrial Biotechnology-I Lab
Credits: 0-0-1
Maximum Marks: 25
Theory: 19
Internal Assessment: 06

30 Hrs
Time: 3 Hours

Note. The question paper will be set by the examiner based on the syllabus.

Course Objectives
- To learn about the basic methods of microbial isolation.
- Measurement of bacterial cell size.
- Identification of an organism in the coliform group.
- To know the importance of starter culture in fermentation process.
- To perform nitrate reduction test.
Course content

1 Isolation of microbial cells by serial dilution-spread plate method, pour plate.

2 Measurement of bacterial size.
3 Metabolic Characterization by IMVIC test
4 Alcoholic and Mixed–Acid Fermentation.
5 Starter culture preparation, evaluation and application.
6 Determination of nitrate reduction by bacteria.

Books Recommended:

1 Cappuccino J.G., Sherman N. (2007). Microbiology: A laboratory (Pearson

BenjaminCummings).
2 Plummer D.T. (2004). An introduction to practical biochemistry (Tata McGraw Hill
Publishers Co. Ltd., New Delhi).
3 Bansal, D.D., K Hardori, R., Gupta, M.M. (1985). Practical biochemistry (Standard
Publication Chandigarh).
4 Dubey R.C. and Maheshwari (2012) Practical Microbiology 5th edition: S.
Chand andcompany ltd. New Delhi.

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Course Outcome
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO-1.Perform the serial dilution, spread plate and pour plate method of bacterial isolation.
CO-2.Measure the dimensions of microorganisms under microscope by a technique
known asmicrometry.
CO-3.Differentiate between coliforms, i.e., bacteria of the genera Escherichia
and Enterobacter, into species and varieties.
CO-4.Prepare starter cultures for the fermentation processes.
CO-5.Determine whether the microorganism can reduce nitrate or not.

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Ability Enhancement
Compulsory Courses

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH-II

BCA/B.Sc IT/ Bio Tech/ BFST/BJMC/B.Sc(Fashion Designing)/ B.Mm /BIMT/B.Sc.
(Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)/ B.Sc (Data Analysis)/ B.A (Audio Video
Recording, Animation & Photography)/B.Sc (Travel & Tourism)/ B.Com (Tax Planning
and Management)
Code :BCSE-1222

L T P Credits
3 1 0 4

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Theory: 60
Practical: 15
Internal Assessment: 25
Suggested Pattern of Question Paper:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will consist of Twelve(12)
questions of One(1) mark each. Section B will consist of Six questions of Eight(8) marks each.
There will be internal choice wherever possible.

Section A

1. Do as directed (12X1=12Marks)
Tenses and Change of voice

Section B

1. Listening Skills: Barriers to listening; effective listening skills; feedback skills.

2. Speaking and Conversational Skills: Components of a meaningful and easy conversation;
understanding the cue and making appropriate responses; forms of polite speech; asking and providing
information on general topics.
3. Drafting of a short speech on a given topic.
4. Transcoding (given dialogue to prose or given prose to dialogue).
5. Taking notes on a speech/lecture/telephonic conversations .
6. Translation from Vernacular (Punjabi/ Hindi) to English (Paragraph) (6X8=48 Marks)

Course Objectives:
I: To develop competence in oral and visual communication.
II: To inculcate innovative and critical thinking among the students.
III: To enable them to grasp the application of communication theories.
IV: To acquire knowledge of the latest technology related to communication skills.
V: To provide knowledge of multifarious opportunities in the field of this programme.

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Course Contents:
1 Listening Skills: Barriers to listening; effective listening skills; feedback skills, attending
telephone calls; note taking.
Activities:
1 Listening exercises – Listening to conversation, speech/ lecture and taking notes.
2 Speaking and Conversational Skills: Components of a meaningful and easy conversation;
understanding the cue and making appropriate responses; forms of polite speech; asking and
providing information on general topics, situation based Conversation in English; essentials
of Spoken English
Activities:
1 Conversation; dialogue and speech
2 Oral description or explanation of a common object, situation or concept.
3 Interviews and group discussion

Recommended Books:
1 Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking by John Seely.
2 The Written Word by Vandana R Singh, Oxford University Press
3. Murphy’s English Grammar (by Raymond Murphy) CUP

Course Outcomes:

The completion of this course enables students to:

1. Identify common errors in language and rectify them.
2. Develop and expand Oral skills through controlled and guided activities.
3. Develop coherence, cohesion and competence in oral discourse through intelligible
pronunciation.
4. Develop the ability to handle the interview process confidently and learn the subtle nuances of
an effective group discourse.
5. Communicate contextually in specific and professional situations with courtesy.

PRACTICAL (Marks: 15)

Course Contents:-
1. Oral Presentation. (5 Marks)
2. Group Discussion. (5 Marks)
3. Mock Interview (5 Marks)

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Skill Enhancement
Courses - I

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

B.Sc. (Medical, Non-Medical, Biotechnology, Travel and Tourism)

Semester – II
SEC-126: Basics of Computer
(Practical)

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 25

Credits Practical Marks: 19
L T P Practical Internal Assessment Marks: 06
0 0 1

MS office and its applications, Introduction to MS- Word- General- Formatting, Editing, Spell-grammar check, Printing
and saving, Mail Merge MS Excel, Important commands ofMS office. Power Point Presentation; An overview.

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Value Added Courses

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

S. Course Course Title Credits Total Period/ Max. Total

No. Code L T P Credit wk. Marks Marks
Value Added Course
1 ZDA121 Drug Abuse: Problem 1 - - 1 2 25 25 NC
Management and
Prevention -II

SEMESTER–II

Course Code: ZDA121

Course Title- DRUG ABUSE: PROBLEM, MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION-II
(Compulsory for all Under Graduate Classes)
Credit hrs/wk.: 1
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 25
Instructions for the Paper Setters:
1 There will be two sections A and B.
2 Section A is compulsory and will be of 5 marks consisting of 8 short answer type questions carrying
1 mark each covering the whole syllabus. The candidates are required to attempt 5 questions out of
8 short answer type questions. The answer should not exceed 50 words.
3 Candidates shall be required to attempt 4 questions from Section B, selecting one question from
each unit and each question carries 5 marks. Preferably, the question should not be split into more
than two sub-parts.

Course Objectives: The course aim is to-

CO-1. Describe the role of family in the prevention of drug abuse.
CO-2. Describe the role of school and teachers in the prevention of drug abuse.
CO-3. Emphasize the role of media and educational and awareness program.
CO-4. Provide knowhow about various legislation and Acts against drug abuse.

UNIT-I
Role of family: Parent child relationship, Family support, Supervision, Shaping values, Active Scrutiny.

UNIT-II
School: Counselling, Teacher as role-model.
Parent-Teacher-Health Professional Coordination, Random testing on students

UNIT-III
Controlling Drug Abuse: Media: Restraint on advertisements of drugs, advertisements on bad effects of drugs,
Publicity and media, Campaigns against drug abuse, Educational and awareness program

UNIT-IV
Legislation: NDPS act, Statutory warnings, Policing of Borders, Checking Supply/Smuggling of Drugs, Strict
enforcement of laws, Time bound trials.

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References:
1 Ahuja, Ram (2003), Social Problems in India, Rawat Publication, Jaipur.
2 Extent, Pattern and Trend of Drug Use in India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government
of India, 2004.
3 Inciardi, J.A. 1981. The Drug Crime Connection. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications.
4 Jasjit Kaur Randhawa & Samreet Randhawa, “Drug Abuse Problem, Management & Prevention”, KLS,
ISBN No. 978-81-936570-8-9, (2019).
5 Kapoor. T. (1985) Drug epidemic among Indian Youth, New Delhi: Mittal Pub.
6 Modi, Ishwar and Modi, Shalini (1997) Drugs: Addiction and Prevention, Jaipur: Rawat Publication.
7 Sain, Bhim 1991, Drug Addiction Alcoholism, Smoking obscenity New Delhi: Mittal Publications.
8 Sandhu, Ranvinder Singh, 2009, Drug Addiction in Punjab: A Sociological Study. Amritsar. Guru Nanak
Dev University.
9 Singh, C. P. 2000. Alcohol and Dependence among Industrial Workers: Delhi: Shipra.
10 Sussman, S and Ames, S.L. (2008). Drug Abuse: Concepts, Prevention and Cessation, Cambridge
University Press.
11 World Drug Report 2011, United Nations office of Drug and Crime.

Course Outcomes: The students will be able to-

CO-1. Understand the importance of family and its role in drug abuse prevention.
CO-2. Understand the role of support system especially in schools and inter-relationships
between students, parents and teachers.
CO-3. Understand impact of media on substance abuse prevention.
CO-4. Understand the role of awareness drives, campaigns etc. in drug abuse management.
CO-5 Learn about the Legislations and Acts governing drug trafficking and Abuse in India.

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Core Courses

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

B. Sc. Hons. (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), B. Sc. Bio Tech./ IT/ Fashion Designing/ Food Sc., B. A. JMC,
BCA, B.Sc. Data Analytics, B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, B.Sc. (Hons.) Early Childhood
Care & Education, B.A. (Hons.) Journalism with Media Studies, Bachelor in Tourism &Travel
Management, B.A. (Audio Video Recording, Animation & Photography), Bachelor of Vocational (B.Voc.)
(Software Development, Theatre and Stage Craft, Food Processing, Textile Design & Apparel Technology,
Renewable Energy Techology)

Semester-II
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vwrqk dy rMg, (inbMD Aqy ryKw-icqr) (sMpwdk) fw. mihl isMG, ksqUrI lwl AYNf snz, AMimRqsr[
(inbMD Bwg ivcoN swr/ivSw-vsqU[ ryKw-icqr Bwg ivcoN swr/nwiek ibMb)

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Bwg-dUjw
pMjwb dy mhwn klwkwr (blvMq gwrgI)
gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr[
(sqIS gujrwl qoN suirMdr kOr qk)
(ivSw-vsqU/swr/nwiek ibMb)

Bwg-qIjw
(a) d&qrI ic`TI p`qr
(A) muhwvry Aqy AKwx
Bwg-cOQw
(a) Sbd-bxqr Aqy Sbd-rcnw – pirBwSw Aqy muFly sMklp
(A) Sbd-SRyxIAW

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

B. Sc. Hons. (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), B. Sc. Bio Tech./ IT/ Fashion Designing/ Food Sc., B. A. JMC,
BCA, B.Sc. Data Analytics, B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, B.Sc. (Hons.) Early Childhood
Care & Education, B.A. (Hons.) Journalism with Media Studies, Bachelor in Tourism &Travel
Management, B.A. (Audio Video Recording, Animation & Photography), Bachelor of Vocational (B.Voc.)
(Software Development, Theatre and Stage Craft, Food Processing, Textile Design & Apparel Technology,
Renewable Energy Techology)
Semester-II
Basic Punjabi -2
muFlI pMjwbI-2
(In Lieu of Compulsory Punjabi)

Credit & Marks Distribution and Pre-Requisites of the Course

Course title Total Total Credit distribution Total Marks Time
& Code Teaching Credits/ 100 Allowed
in Exam
Hours Hours L T P Theory IA
per week
muFlI
pMjwbI-2 60 4 4 0 0 75 25 3 Hours
BPBI-1202

kors dw audyS Course Objective pwT-kRm nqIjy Course Outcomes (COs)

 ividAwrQI AMdr Sbd bxqr dI smJ ivksq krnw[  auh pMjwbI Sbd-bxqr dI jwxkwrI hwsl krky BwSweI
 ividAwrQI nMU Sbd pRkwr bwry jwxkwrI pRdwn krnw[ igAwn nUM ivkisq krngy[
 pMjwbI BwSw dy ivAwkrnk pRbMD sbMDI igAwn krwauxw[  pMjwbI Sbd-rcnw sbMDI muhwrq hwsl krngy[
 isKlweI qy AiBAws duAwrw pMjwbI Sbd BMfwr  ividAwrQI SbdW dIAW iBMn-iBMn iksmW qoN jwxU hovygw[
vDwauxw[  ividAwrQIAW ’c in`q vrqoN dI pMjwbI SbdwvlI BMfwr ’c
vwDw hovygw[

AMk-vMf Aqy pRIiKAk leI hdwieqW

islybs dy cwr Bwg hn pr pRSn-p`qr dy pMj Bwg hoxgy[ pihly Bwg ivc 01-01 AMk dy Aiq-sMKyp au~qr
vwly (Objective Type) 11 pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy jo ik swry islybs ivcoN hoxgy Aqy swry pRSn h`l krny lwzmI
hoxgy[pRSn p`qr dy dUsry Aqy qIsry Bwg ivc, islybs dy pihly Aqy dUsryy Bwg ivcoN 8-8 AMkW dy 3-3
pRSn pùCy jwxgy[ ijMnHW ivcoN ividAwrQI ny koeI 2-2 pRSn h`l krny hoxgy[ iesy qrHW pRSn p`qr dy cOQy
Bwg ivc 4-4 AMkW dy 5 pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy[ ijMnHW ivcoN ividAwrQI ny 4 pRSn h`l krny hoxgy[Bwg pMjvyN
ivc 8-8 AMkW dy 3 pRSn pu`Cy jwxgy[ijMnHW ivcoN ividAwrQI ny 2 pRSn krny lwzmI hoxgy[

pwT-kRm
Bwg-pihlw
pMjwbI Sbd-bxqr:
DwqU, vDyqr (Agyqr, mDyqr, ipCyqr), pMjwbI koSgq Sbd Aqy ivAwkrnk Sbd

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Bwg-dUjw
pMjwbI Sbd-pRkwr:
(a) sMXukq Sbd, smwsI Sbd, dojwqI Sbd, dohry/duhrukqI Sbd Aqy imSrq Sbd

(A) isKlweI qy AiBAws

Bwg-qIjw
pMjwbI Sbd-rcnw:
iek-vcn/bhu-vcn, ilMg-puilMg, bhuArQk Sbd, smwnArQk Sbd, bhuqy SbdW leI iek Sbd, Sbd
ju`t, ivroDArQk Sbd, smnwmI Sbd
Bwg-cOQw
in`q vrqoN dI pMjwbI SbdwvlI
Kwx-pIx, swkwdwrI, ru`qW, mhIinAW, igxqI, mOsm, bjæwr, vpwr, DMidAW nwl sMbMiDq

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B.Sc. Biotechnology/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology (Under NEP 2020) (Semester-I-VIII) (CBGS)
(Batch 2024-2028)

(SEMESTER-II)

B. A.; B.A. (SS); B. A. (Hons. – English); B. Com. (Hons., R, Ac. & Finance); B. Sc. Bio-Tech./Comp.
Sc./Eco./FD/Food Sc./IT/Med./N.Med.; B.Sc. (Hons. –Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics,
Zoology); B. of Mult.; B. in Int. & Mob. Tech.; BBA; BCA; BJMC; B. Voc. (Software Development,
Theatre and Stage Craft, Food Processing, Textile Design & Apparel Technology) BTTM (Bachelor of
Tour and Travel Management)

SEMESTER–II
PUNJAB HISTORY & CULTURE (C 321 BC TO 1000 A.D.)
(Special Paper in lieu of Punjabi compulsory)
(For those students who are not domicile of Punjab)
Course Code: BPHC-1204

Credit: 04
L- T- P
04-0-0
Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Theory: 75
Internal Assessment: 25

Instructions for the Paper Setters:

Question paper should consist of two sections—Section A and Section B. The paper setter must ensure
that questions in Section–A do not cover more than one point, and questions in Section–B should cover at least
50 per cent of the theme.

Section–A: The examiner will set 15 objective type questions out of which the candidate shall attempt
any 10 questions, each carrying 1½ marks. The total weightage of this section will be 15 marks. Answer to each
question should be in approximately one to two sentences.

Section–B: The examiner will set 8 questions, two from each Unit. The candidate will attempt 4
questions selecting one from each Unit in about 1000 words. Each question will carry 15 marks. The total
weightage of this section will be 60 marks.

Note: The examiner is to set the question paper in two languages: English & Hindi.
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to educate the students who are not domicile of the Punjab
about the history and culture of the Ancient Punjab. It is to provide them knowledge about the social, economic,
religious, cultural and political life of the peopleof the Punjab during the rule of various dynasties such as The
Mauryans, The Khushans, The Guptas, The Vardhanas and other ancient ruling dynasties of the period under study.

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Unit-I

1. The Punjab under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka.

2. The Kushans and their Contribution to the Punjab.

Unit-II
3. The Punjab under the Gupta Emperors.

4. The Punjab under the Vardhana Emperors

Unit-III
5. Political Developments 7th Century to 1000 A.D.
6. Socio-cultural History of Punjab from 7th Century to 1000 A.D.

Unit-IV
7. Development of Languages and Literature.
8. Development of Art & Architecture.

Suggested Readings:-
L. Joshi (ed.), History and Culture of the Punjab, Part-I, Patiala, 1989 (3rd edition).
L.M. Joshi and Fauja Singh (ed), History of Punjab, Vol. I, Patiala 1977.
Budha Parkash, Glimpses of Ancient Punjab, Patiala, 1983.
B.N. Sharma, Life in Northern India, Delhi. 1966.

Course Outcomes:

On completing the course, the students will be able to:

CO-1 Understand the history and culture of the Punjab in Ancient Period.
CO-2 Analyse social, economic, religious, cultural and political life of Ancient Indian dynasties.
CO-3 Study about the political developments from 7th century to 1000 AD.
CO-4 Understand socio-cultural history of the Punjab from 7 th century to 1000 AD.
CO-5 Analyse language, literature, art and architecture of Ancient Punjab.

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